The Beach by Fernando Botero, 2003, oil on canvas, sold Dec 2020

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The Beach

Fernando Botero (Colombian, 1932–2023) · 2003

HK$2,772,000 price realized incl. premium

≈ $357,616≈ £265,925≈ €294,310 Show prices also in

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Medium: Oil · Paintings all oil results →
As published: “oil on canvas”
Support: Canvas
Signed / inscribed: Signed and dated 'BOTERO 03' lower right · Fernando Botero signature
Category: Oil paintings
Dimensions: 121.5 x 99.9 cm. (47 7/8 x 39 3/8 in.)
Auction house: Phillips
Sale: 20th Century & Contemporary Art Evening Sale in Association with Poly Auction (HK010320)
Date: December 3, 2020
Location: Hong Kong
Lot: 31
Estimate: HK$2,400,000 – HK$3,200,000 (≈ $309,624 – $412,832) (≈ £230,238 – £306,984) (≈ €254,814 – €339,751)
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